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''I was weak. That's why I needed you... needed someone to punish me for my sins... but that's all over now... I know the truth. Now it's time to end this.''

Players find themselves placed in the role of one James Sunderland, a lonely, depressed man who was once happily married. His former wife, Mary, died three years ago to a terrible disease, and ever since, James hasn't been able... read more

Description:The player is cast in a role of James Sunderland, on first sight a normal person who got confused as anyone else would as he received a letter from his wife asking him to come to Silent Hill, to their special place. The only problem is that his wife died three years ago, and has kept the secrets surrounding her death. James decides toThe player is cast in a role of James Sunderland, on first sight a normal person who got confused as anyone else would as he received a letter from his wife asking him to come to Silent Hill, to their special place. The only problem is that his wife died three years ago, and has kept the secrets surrounding her death. James decides to honor the letter's request, wondering if this is a sick joke or if there is more to this. As James reaches the outskirt of Silent Hill, he finds that the road is blocked, and parks at an abandoned restroom. Little does he realize that this is the first step forward into the mystery of Silent Hill.

This is the original Silent Hill 2 game with no extras of any kind, and released for PlayStation 2 exclusively. A version with new weapons, new characters to play with, and new "Born from a Wish" scenario was released as Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams. These features made it to North America for the Playstation 2 in the form of the game's Greatest Hits release.

Unlike the North-American release, the PAL and Japanese releases have an extra "Making of Silent Hill 2" disc featuring lots of behind-the-scenes material, interview with developers, Konami game trailers and more.... (more)(less)

"What happens?
How to achieve it?
The UFO Ending is only available on the "Restless Dreams" (Director's Cut) Edition and the HD Collection. After completing the "Born from a Wish" sub scenario the secret item Blue Gem can be found by one of the toilet stalls in the Observation Deck where James begins his journey.
The Gem must be used in 3 different locations:
1. In the garden of the Otherworld Brookhaven Hospital (after the Flesh Lips Boss Fight)
2. Beside the small row boat on the Toluca Lak"

"Favorite protagonist: James Sunderland
If you've enjoyed Twin Peaks or David Lynch's films you owe it to yourself to play this surreal psychological horror masterpiece.
James finds himself hopelessly looking for his dead wife in Silent Hill after receiving a letter from her. For me, Silent Hill 2's lesson is to not fall in love with regret for one's past."

"Finished: 04.07.2012
Played on ''Silent Hill HD Collection'' on PS3
Playtime: about 8.5 hrs
Great astmosphere trought a game. ''Pyramid Head'' is a great character.
''Hospital'' part was pretty boring though.
But still this is one of the best horror games i have ever played.
But in my opinion the first one was more twisted and frightening than this one."

"#2 TensionNever has a piece of music managed to make me that nervous and paranoid. That scraping, it's like Pyramid Head is close and searching for you, dragging his big knife along behind him. And wherever I go, he will definitely find me. The whole track has a "metallic" touch to it, if I may call it that, that makes me feel like I'm already in the Otherworld. The static creates the lonely and void atmosphere. There no one in this area, just you... and that Red Pyramid Thing. Nice prospects!"

"As good as every Survival Horror Creature;
May it be Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Amnesia, F.E.A.R., Left 4 Dead, Dead Space or even Deadly Premonition. All the creatures in those games freak me out. Actually I rather avoid'em, but the one that fascinates me the most is the Pyramid Head from he Silent Hill games after all.
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"Day 7 - Favorite Game Couple: James & Mary Sunderland & also Maria
Technically, I suppose this is more of a three-way couple. The relationship between James Sunderland and Maria is absolutely fascinating. He initially mistakes her for his (dead) wife Mary. The similarities are obvious. For the sake of spoilers, that's all I will say. It is wonderfully beautiful, and profoundly tragic."